Fluoro silanes are a class of specialty silanes combining organosilicon structures with fluorinated functional groups. The fluorinated groups provide low surface energy, water repellency, oil repellency, chemical resistance, and surface protection, while the silane groups can react with inorganic substrates such as glass, ceramics, and mineral fillers, enabling effective surface modification and interfacial bonding.

Co-Formula offers a range of fluoro silanes, including perfluoroalkyl trimethoxysilanes, perfluoroalkyl triethoxysilanes, trifluoropropyl silanes, and highly reactive fluorinated chlorosilanes. These products are designed for applications including surface treatment, hydrophobic and oleophobic modification, fluoropolymer systems, and the synthesis of fluorinated organosilicon materials.

Key Functions

Fluoro silanes can be used as:

· Surface modifiers

· Silane coupling agents

· Adhesion promoters

· Surface protection agents

· Intermediates for organosilicon and fluorinated material synthesis

Fluoro silanes can reduce the surface energy of treated materials, providing improved:

· Hydrophobicity

· Oil repellency

· Stain resistance

· Anti-fingerprint properties

· Chemical resistance

· Surface protection

Fluoro silanes containing hydrolyzable alkoxy groups can also improve the interfacial bonding between organic polymers and inorganic substrates.

Applications

Fluoro silanes are widely used in:

· Glass and ceramic surface treatment

· Coatings and sealants

· Fluororesins and fluorocopolymers

· Organosilicon and fluorosilicone materials

· Composite materials

· Water- and oil-repellent textile treatment

· Wood surface protection

· Plastic films

· Surface modification of pigments and inorganic fillers

· Electronic and precision glass surface treatment

In glass, ceramic, and other inorganic surface treatments, fluoro silanes can form a modified layer with low surface energy, providing improved water repellency, oil repellency, stain resistance, and surface protection.

In fluoropolymer and organosilicon systems, fluoro silanes can also serve as functional raw materials or synthesis intermediates for the preparation of materials with specialized surface properties and chemical resistance. Co-Formula's official product information also identifies applications in fluororesin/copolymer synthesis and agricultural plastic film applications.

Key Advantages

· Low surface energy

· Excellent hydrophobicity

· Excellent oil repellency

· Good stain resistance

· Good chemical resistance

· Excellent surface protection

· Improved interfacial bonding between organic polymers and inorganic materials

· Suitable for various glass, ceramic, coating, polymer, and composite systems

Co-Formula Fluoro Silanes

Co-Formula offers fluoro silanes with different structures and functionalities to meet various requirements for surface modification and material synthesis.

CFS-165 (1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctyltrimethoxysilane), CFS-377 (1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane), CFS-651 (1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane), and CFS-164 (1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane) are particularly suitable for surface modification, water and oil repellency, and low-surface-energy treatments. CFS-607 ((3,3,3-Trifluoropropyl)trimethoxysilane) is more focused on fluorosilicone material synthesis and silane coupling applications, while CFS-167 ((1H,1H,2H,2H-Perfluoro-n-hexyl)methyldichlorosilane) features highly reactive dichlorosilane functionality and is suitable as an intermediate for fluorinated organosilicon materials and functional silanes.